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Thraupidae

Thraupidae

9.9
A family of small to medium songbirds like tanagers in tropical parts of the Americas
  • noun
  • /θræˈpuːɪdiː/
  • Specialized
: traupídeos
  • The Thraupidae family includes many colorful species.

Examples

  • Researchers discovered a new member of the Thraupidae in the Amazon rainforest.

  • I spotted a Thraupidae while hiking in Costa Rica.

  • Many species within the Thraupidae family exhibit vibrant plumage and melodious songs.

  • The diversity of Thraupidae makes them a popular subject among ornithologists.

  • Many species within the Thraupidae family exhibit vibrant plumage and melodious songs.

  • Researchers discovered a new member of the Thraupidae in the Amazon rainforest.

  • The diversity of Thraupidae makes them a popular subject among ornithologists.

Synonyms

family Thraupidae
vsThraupidae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of small to medium songbirds called tanagers found mainly in the Americas

is the same concept but written as the scientific family name

Compounds

family Thraupidae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of small to medium songbirds called tanagers found mainly in the Americas

Surface Forms

Thraupidae singular
Thraupidaes plural

Etymology

The word Thraupidae comes from the old Greek word thraupis, meaning 'small bird'. That's why Thraupidae is the family name for tanagers, small, often colorful songbirds.